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Province of the Netherlands
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Overijssel is one of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands. The river IJssel, from which the province takes its name, actually flows through both Overijssel and Gelderland, forming a boundary between them in its northern part. Much of the eastern part of the province consists of the region of Twente, which is actually quite far removed from the river.
By train
From Schiphol Airport as well as from Amsterdam's Central Station, there are direct intercity services to Deventer, Almelo, Hengelo, Enschede and Zwolle.
Most cities in Twente can be reached by bus or a local train service. Or, do as the Dutch do and plan a cycling tour.
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a "green city" with many parks that is committed to sustainable activities, it has a well-kept town centre with an abundance of historic buildings
Almelo is a municipality and city in Twente, a region of Overijssel, the Netherlands.
a very important and wealthy city in medieval times
these towns are very small and provide a truly scenic view of the region of Twente
largest city of Overijssel and the Twente region and large student population
known as "Venice of the North" for its rural waterways
Haaksbergen is a municipality and city in Overijssel, The Netherlands.
Industrial city near Enschede
Hanzestad town with many historic sights
a historic village formerly along the Zuiderzee
a well-known holiday resort on the edge of the forested Vecht and Beneden-Regge area it has many campsites and several bungalow parks
One of Europe's most important swamps, home to herons and otters.
Hills! In the Netherlands!
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